The future is bright for women officials in Asia: Kari Seitz

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

The future is bright for women officials in Asia: Kari Seitz

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 which is only months away, will feature the largest cast of Asian women officials, promising a new age for women in Asian football. 

In this exclusive interview with the-AFC.com, Kari Seitz, FIFA Head of Refereeing, Women, reflects on the changing landscape for women referees. 

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#ACL2022 (West) R16: Key players to watch

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

#ACL2022 (West) R16: Key players to watch

Doha: Ahead of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (West), the eight teams will be looking for their talismanic talents to guide them through to the next round.

From heroic goalkeepers to prolific scorers to midfield maestros, the-AFC.com profiles the eight key players who could make the difference for their teams over the next round of match-ups. 

#ACL2022 - Round of 16 (West): The Coaches

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

#ACL2022 - Round of 16 (West): The Coaches

Doha: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 knockout stage (West) fast approaching, eight managers will be vying for the chance to contest the continental title against newly installed Urawa Red Diamonds boss Maciej Skorza.

The eight West Asian sides in action feature at the helm a diversity of tactical schools, with two Argentinians, a Chilean, a Spaniard, a Portuguese, a Greek and two local coaches from Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in the hot seats in the Round of 16.

China PR, Japan, Korea Republic suffer defeats

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

China PR, Japan, Korea Republic suffer defeats

Miami: Brazil's six-time World Player of the Year Marta made her return to action after a  lengthy injury absence and promptly created the winning goal as Brazil beat Japan 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

Korea Republic, meanwhile, suffered a 4-0 defeat to England in the Arnold Clark Cup while China PR were beaten 4-1 by Sweden with the teams using the friendlies to prepare for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Gosford: Manchester City striker Hayley Raso scored twice as Australia beat the Czech Republic 4-0 Thursday to bank a fifth consecutive win as they ramp up preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on home soil this year.

All the goals came in the second half at Gosford, north of Sydney, with Chelsea star Sam Kerr bagging a 62nd for her country and veteran Clare Polkinghorne grabbing the fourth to celebrate becoming Australia's most-capped player in her 152nd match.
 
Spain earlier kick-started the four-team Cup of Nations by beating Jamaica 3-0 in the same stadium to remain undefeated in five games.